TES-5
Re-entered 29 Jul 2017TES-5 (NORAD 42066, COSPAR 1998-067LB) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jul 2017, launched on 9 Dec 2016 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by ARC / SJSU as part of the TES programme. The spacecraft was built by ARC on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to TES-5?
TES-5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jul 2017, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did TES-5 re-enter the atmosphere?
TES-5 re-entered on 29 Jul 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built TES-5?
TES-5 was operated by ARC / SJSU and built by ARC (US).